That being said, is it as easy as buying 5 to 10 $50k to $100k properties in Central USA, and securing a section 8 tenant?

@June Broce We do a ton of Transactional Lending for wholesalers looking to double close, some investors who are doing seller finance deals or same day purchase and refinance into a DSCR loan.If you can assign the deal and save yourself some money, it's the better option but I 100% understand why someone also prefers to double close and secure their profits depending on the scenario.With that said, you can buy/sell the land SAME day for a legit double closing. 

It is gated, secure, a larger resort, with hotels, restaurants, shops, scuba, snorkeling, a dolphin encounter, etc.It has a marina and golf course.

You’re surely going to create income taxes and maybe Medicare/social security taxes if you start paying yourself for labor/work.

Networking with them can be challenging, and extracting the specific information you need to transition into this space can be even more scarce and haphazard.To my knowledge, no certifications are required to officially label oneself as a developer.

I put a security deposit down of 10k.

However, by emphasizing their security deposit and concerns about repairs every tenant we've approached using this system has signed our lease.Someone from maintenance stops by to introduce themselves, give a business card and ask if there are any repairs that need to be addressed in their unit.

All of this can be summarized as, "this strategy will improve your cash flow and give "some" appreciation but not the same appreciation as officially converting the home to a duplex". 3.

I think I just found a loan officer that’s well versed in unconventional loans and can help me secure a small loan for my first investment :D thank you for your reply! 

Depending on your state you may need a separate bank account for your tenant's security deposit.